Lesson Plan – Supplementary Reader Unit 1: On Monday Morning
Class: VII
Subject: English
Lesson: On Monday Morning
Author: Mark Twain
Genre: Humorous Fiction
1. Learning Objectives
The teacher expects the students to:
Read and understand the supplementary lesson with proper comprehension.
Learn new vocabulary and expressions used in the story.
Identify the characters and sequence of events.
Appreciate the humour in the story.
Understand the consequences of dishonesty and excuses.
Develop reading and speaking skills through discussion and role play.
2. Learning Outcomes
At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to:
Narrate the events of the story in their own words.
Identify the humorous situations in the lesson.
Understand the importance of honesty and responsibility.
Avoid making false excuses to escape duties.
Apply the values of truthfulness and sincerity in daily life.
3. Introduction
The teacher initiates the lesson with the following questions:
Do you always feel happy to go to school on Monday mornings?
Have you ever pretended to be sick to avoid school?
What excuses do children usually make to avoid school?
Why should we be honest with our parents and teachers?
What happens when a lie is discovered?
After eliciting responses, the teacher introduces the lesson On Monday Morning, a humorous episode from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
4. Reading and Understanding
Loud Reading
The teacher reads the lesson aloud with proper expression.
Students read the lesson silently.
Selected students read the dialogues.
Difficult passages are explained.
New Words and Meanings
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Panting | Breathing quickly |
| Exertions | Efforts |
| Aggravated | Irritated or annoyed |
| Snort | A sound showing displeasure |
| Anxiously | Nervously or tensely |
| Loop | A curve or circle made by a thread |
| Miserable | Very unhappy |
| Groan | A sound expressing pain |
| Conscious | Aware |
| Inspection | Careful examination |
Understanding the Lesson
Tom Sawyer dislikes going to school after the weekend.
He tries to find a sickness to avoid attending school.
First, he pretends to have a stomach ache.
Then he uses his sore toe as an excuse.
Sid wakes up and becomes worried.
Aunt Polly rushes to help Tom.
Tom dramatically behaves as if he is dying.
Finally, Aunt Polly discovers that Tom only has a loose tooth.
She removes the tooth and uncovers his plan to stay home from school.
Tom learns that his trick has failed.
5. Mind Map
ON MONDAY MORNING
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Tom Sawyer Monday Morning
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Doesn't want school Feels miserable
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Searches for illness
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Stomach Ache Sore Toe Loose Tooth
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Pretends Pain Groans Loudly Kept in Reserve
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Sid Wakes Up
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Calls Aunt Polly
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Tom's Drama
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Aunt Polly Discovers Truth
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Tooth Pulled Out
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Lesson Learnt
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Honesty and Responsibility
6. Consolidation and Presentation
Summary of the Lesson
Tom Sawyer hates Monday mornings because they mean returning to school after a holiday. To avoid going to school, he searches for an illness and pretends to be seriously sick. He first imagines a stomach ache and then complains about his sore toe. He groans loudly to attract Sid's attention. Sid becomes frightened and calls Aunt Polly. Tom behaves dramatically as though he is dying, but Aunt Polly soon realizes that he is exaggerating. She discovers that Tom only has a loose tooth and removes it. In the end, Tom's clever plan fails, creating a humorous situation. The story teaches the importance of honesty and responsibility.
7. Reinforcement
Additional Information
The lesson is adapted from the famous novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
Tom Sawyer is a mischievous but lovable boy.
The story uses humour to show children's attempts to escape responsibilities.
The lesson teaches that lies and excuses are usually discovered.
Humorous stories entertain readers while conveying moral values.
Character Sketch of Tom Sawyer
Clever and imaginative
Mischievous
Dramatic
Fun-loving
Often tries to avoid responsibilities
Moral Value
Honesty is always better than making excuses.
8. Evaluation
A. Lower Order Thinking Questions (LOTS)
Why was Tom Sawyer miserable on Monday morning?
Which tooth of Tom was loose?
Who informed Aunt Polly about Tom's condition?
B. Middle Order Thinking Questions (MOTS)
Why did Tom decide not to use his loose tooth as an excuse at first?
How did Sid react when he heard Tom groaning?
How did Aunt Polly discover Tom's real problem?
C. Higher Order Thinking Questions (HOTS)
Do you think Tom's behaviour was right? Give reasons.
What would you have done if you were Aunt Polly?
How can honesty help us avoid unnecessary problems in life?
9. Remedial Teaching
Strategies for Slow Learners
Explain the lesson using simple language.
Use character pictures of Tom, Sid, and Aunt Polly.
Conduct role-play activities using the dialogues.
Explain difficult vocabulary through examples.
Provide a simplified summary of each section.
Ask short oral questions to check understanding.
10. Writing Activity
Activity 1
Write a paragraph (80–100 words) on:
"A Funny Incident in My Life."
Activity 2
Write five sentences describing the character of Tom Sawyer.
Activity 3
Imagine you are Tom Sawyer. Write a diary entry describing what happened on that Monday morning.
11. Follow-up Activity / Homework
Write the meanings of the glossary words and use them in sentences.
Prepare a character sketch of Tom Sawyer.
Enact the conversation between Tom, Sid, and Aunt Polly in groups.
Write a short note on the importance of honesty.
Draw a comic strip showing the major events of the lesson.
Teaching Aids
Textbook
Blackboard
Character flashcards
Story sequence chart
Role-play cards
Mind map chart
Value Inculcation
Honesty
Responsibility
Truthfulness
Respect for elders
Acceptance of duties and obligations
Life Skill Developed
Students learn that avoiding responsibilities through excuses may create bigger problems, while honesty and sincerity help build trust and good character.
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